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11/24 Dark Times

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Rainy day people!

I never hope to see
another sunny day!
twil' only raise attention
to the barbed wire
and the nails.
My mind is torn
and broken.
My fear well on it's way.
I can't relate my feelings
like ash they've
turned to gray,
but maybe some
clear morning.
The mists will fade away!
I'll stand there in the sunlight,
enjoy the light of day,
but if I stand to shed a tear.
Please don't walk away!

About This Poem

Last Few Words: What the hell! You tell it like you feel!

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
How was my language use?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?
Is the internal logic consistent?

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Region, Country: South Ogden, Utah, USA

Favorite Poets: Jon Anderson, Jon Ondrasik, Donald Fagen, Sting, Eric Bloom , and all of the poets at neo.

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neopoet

neopoet

7 months 3 weeks ago

Neopoet AI (premium) - 5-29-23 version

The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet's computer artificial intelligence:

This poem effectively uses imagery and metaphor to convey a sense of despair and longing. The references to "barbed wire" and "nails" suggest a feeling of being trapped or hurt, while the transformation of feelings to "ash" and "gray" symbolizes a loss of vitality or hope.

However, the poem could benefit from a more consistent use of punctuation and capitalization. For example, the use of an exclamation mark in the title and the first line of the last stanza seems inconsistent with the overall tone of the poem. Additionally, the apostrophe in "it's" should be removed to correctly form the possessive "its."

The poem might also benefit from a more consistent rhythmic structure. While some lines have a clear rhythm, others seem to break the flow. For instance, the line "My fear well on it's way" could be revised to maintain the rhythm established in the preceding lines.

Lastly, the poem could explore its themes more deeply. The transformation from despair to hope suggested in the last stanza is a powerful one, but it might be more impactful if the poem spent more time exploring this transition.

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Candlewitch

Candlewitch

7 months 3 weeks ago

Dear John,

Your title is good, I like the thoughts it inspires in me. your language usage is okay. The subject matter is something I have given much consideration. my favorite lines are:

My fear well on it's way.
I can't relate my feelings
like ash they've
turned to gray,

hugs, Cat xxx

Leslie

Leslie

7 months 3 weeks ago

Cat...

Thanks, I was totally gray all night and then this spilled out! I know it's simple, but exactly how I feel!